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Meta, Microsoft slash Claude use as Anthropic shifts to competitor role

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Meta and Microsoft are significantly reducing their usage of Anthropic's Claude AI model. Microsoft has decreased its monthly budget for Claude by 90%, and Meta has halved its number of Claude Code users. Both tech giants are shifting their focus to their own proprietary AI tools, signaling a strategic pivot for Anthropic as its major clients become competitors. AI

IMPACT Indicates a potential shift in enterprise AI adoption strategies as major tech players prioritize in-house solutions over third-party models.

RANK_REASON Major customers reducing usage of an AI product and pivoting to their own alternatives.

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Meta, Microsoft slash Claude use as Anthropic shifts to competitor role

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Meta and Microsoft pull back from Claude as Anthropic transforms from partner into competitor

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/anthropic_claude.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> Meta and Microsoft, two of Anthropic's biggest enterprise …

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